King’s Hosts “Reflections on the Taliban Takeover” Webinar

The King’s College hosted a Zoom Webinar regarding the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on Thursday, Oct. 7. King’s faculty and scholars shared their perspective on America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and its implications for the current world climate.

Dr. Joseph Griffith, the Assistant Professor of Politics, moderated the event. After opening remarks, he introduced the four main speakers: Dr. Robert Carle, Professor of Religious and Theological Studies; Dr. Mary Habeck, author of the book Knowing the Enemy: Jihadist Ideology and the War on Terror; Tim Gibson, retired Air Force Brigadier General and current TKC President; and Dr. Steele Brand, the Associate Professor of History. Dr. Griffith also hosted the Q&A session at the end of the event.

CampusMelinda HuspenOctober 19, 2021Afghanistan, taliban, dr.brand, tim gibson, president gibson, melindaComment

Taliban Controlled Media in Afghanistan: An Ongoing Battle

The reemergence of the Taliban power in Afghanistan and the fear of oppression has shown how integral the internet is to the group this time around. As American journalists continue to evacuate, the story of the Taliban takeover will have only one storyteller. It’s up to the Taliban to share their truth… or not.

Culture, FeaturedIndira PierreSeptember 28, 2021Indira Pierre, Taliban, Afghanistan, Culture, Media Fairness, Press Freedom, Primary Feature, Secondary FeatureComment